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Zwelebhunga Primary School

Public primary school · Mqanduli, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Zwelebhunga Primary School is a public primary school based in Mqanduli, Mthatha. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Zwelebhunga Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mqanduli, Mthatha, Zwelebhunga Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

349
Learners
12
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Zwelebhunga Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Zwelebhunga Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Zwelebhunga Primary School's 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelebhunga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelebhunga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelebhunga Primary School, 2,116 compared with 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelebhunga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelebhunga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Zwelebhunga Primary School, 1,950 compared with 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelebhunga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelebhunga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Zwelebhunga Primary School's 349, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Zwelebhunga Primary School's 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelebhunga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelebhunga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

And within Mthatha itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Zwelebhunga Primary School's 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelebhunga Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelebhunga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Zwelebhunga Primary School, 1,950 compared with 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelebhunga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelebhunga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Zwelebhunga Primary School's 349, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Zwelebhunga Primary School's 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelebhunga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelebhunga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,817 learners against Zwelebhunga Primary School's 349; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zwelebhunga Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelebhunga Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Zwelebhunga Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Zwelebhunga Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Lower Thyolo A/A, Mqanduli, Mqanduli, 5080
Postal
P O Box 11 5070
Telephone
073 333 2087
EMIS number
200400188

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zwelebhunga Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Zwelebhunga Primary School directly, on 073 333 2087, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zwelebhunga Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Zwelebhunga Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zwelebhunga Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides Zwelebhunga Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Zwelebhunga Primary School?
Zwelebhunga Primary School reported 349 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Zwelebhunga Primary School?
No. Zwelebhunga Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zwelebhunga Primary School a public or private school?
Zwelebhunga Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zwelebhunga Primary School?
You can call 073 333 2087. It is located at Lower Thyolo A/A, Mqanduli, Mqanduli, 5080.
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